Cast of
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

About In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time. Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland, his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960’s, his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films, Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Among those interviewed for the Jim Henson episode are his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather Henson, actors Neil Patrick Harris and Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney.

Full Cast of In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

Jim Henson
plays Self (archive footage)

Frank Oz
plays Self - Friend & Muppet Performer

Brian Henson
plays Self - Son

Cheryl Henson
plays Self - Daughter

Lisa Henson
plays Self - Daughter

Neil Patrick Harris
plays Self - Actor

Neil Patrick Harris as Self - Actor

Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primari...

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Candice Bergen
plays Self - Actor

Candice Bergen as Self - Actor

Candice Patricia Bergen (born May 9, 1946) is an American actress and former fashion model. She won five Primetime Em...

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Willard Scott
plays Self - Friend & Broadcaster

John Landis
plays Self - Friend & Filmmaker

John Landis as Self - Friend & Filmmaker

John Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for hi...

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Michael Eisner
plays Self - Former CEO, Walt Disney Company

Michael Eisner as Self - Former CEO, Walt Disney Company

Michael Dammann Eisner (born March 7, 1942) is an American businessman. Eisner was the Chairman and Chief Executive ...

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Bob McGrath
plays Self - Actor, Sesame Street

Caroll Spinney
plays Self - Muppet Performer

Heather Henson
plays Self - Daughter